Should taxpayer money cover the cost of having a child?

How much should new families get from the government? When is it too much?

There's a recognition now that families need support - first through the baby bonus, and now through paid parental leave.

But how far should it go - should it cover the basic expenses that come with small kids, or should the government be subsidising parents so that they still get a regular income while they stay at home with a new baby?